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@richard-streib • 3 days ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @grbmusic:

"Welcome Grbmusic to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad you joined. We are certainly thankful that you are promoting our forum. We appreciate that. We..."

@richard-streib • 3 days ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @barnjam:

"We are glad you joined Barnjam and look forward to your activity here. Welcome to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Let us know if you have questions. We'll..."

@richard-streib • 3 days ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @feartherspings:

"Glad you joined Feathersprings. Welcome to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Its good to hear that you are pursuing the dulcimer again. We are here to help..."

@richard-streib • 4 days ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @ibsilver:

"Glad you joined Ibsilver. Welcome to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. We have a beginners' group here. You may want to start there. In any group you need to..."

@richard-streib • 4 days ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @judy-goodwin:

"Its great to have you with us Judy Goodwin. Welcome to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. This is an active forum with a good bit of experience and expertise..."

@richard-streib • 5 days ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @tim-hoke:

"So glad you joined Tim. Welcome to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. It's good to hear that you are returning to playing mountain dulcimer. Best wishes. Give..."

@richard-streib • one week ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @sylvia-r:

"So glad you joined, Sylvia R. Welcome to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. I see Kenl has suggested string sizes for your Sunhearth Dulcimer. Best wishes as..."

@richard-streib • one week ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @mikekoz:

"Glad you joined Mikeoz. Welcome to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer from a fellow North Carolinian. Congrats on your recent aquisition of 2 mountain..."

@richard-streib • one week ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @laststarfighter:

"So glad you joined LastStarFighter. Welcome to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. There is a lot of information here. Look around and see what is here. We..."

@richard-streib • one week ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @davidcw:

"Welcome Davidcw. There is a lot of information here about the mountain dulcimer. Perhaps as you learn about this wonderful instrument you may develop..."

@richard-streib • one week ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @neill-thompson:

"Welcome Neill Thompson to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. It is great to have you join us. Best wishes on your dulcimer project and enjoying playing it."

@richard-streib • 2 weeks ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @johnny-l:

"So glad to have you Johnny L. Welcome to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. This is a great place to connect with others who love the mountain dulcimer. If..."

@richard-streib • 2 weeks ago • comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on @sandra:

"Welcome Sandra to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. So glad you joined. May I encourage you to play those dulcimers of yours. The dulcimer has such a sweet..."

@richard-streib • 3 weeks ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @crp:

"So glad you joined CRP. Welcome to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. All of us were total beginners at one time. You fit right in. This is a very supportive..."

@richard-streib • 3 weeks ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @thedulcimerbard:

"Glad you joined,TheDulcimerBard. Certainly good to have you and welcome to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Best wishes on learning the dulcimer. Great..."

@richard-streib • 3 weeks ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @ejerrym:

"Glad you joined EJerryM. Welcome to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. There are a number of discussions about builders and building dulcimers on this site. "

@richard-streib • 3 weeks ago • comments: 8
Posted a new Comment on Isabella:

"Wow. Really like the song and the playing."

@richard-streib • 4 weeks ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @carol-h:

"Glad you joined Carol H. Welcome to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. I wish you the best on your dulcimer journey. Please let us know if you have questions...."

@richard-streib • 4 weeks ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @flyncowboy:

"Welcome Flyncowboy to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. So glad you joined. This is an active community with a lot of great folks. Let us know if you have..."

@richard-streib • 4 weeks ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @whispering-tune:

"So glad you joined Whispering Tune. Welcome to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Great advice from KenL. If you know a song and can pick it out by ear on the..."

@richard-streib • one month ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @misty:

"Welcome, Misty to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad you joined. Hymns are so beautiful when played on the mountain dulcimer. Be sure to ask if you have..."

@richard-streib • one month ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @jack-m:

"Welcome Jack M. Glad you joined. There are a number of builders on this site. Post your question in the making dulcimers group for the best place to connect..."

@richard-streib • one month ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @marthaarobinson:

"Welcome Marthaarobinson to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. So considerate of you to play for nursing homes. There are a number of members here who are also..."

@richard-streib • one month ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @gary-randolph-glaze:

"So glad to you join Gary. Welcome to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. It's good you are getting back to playing your dulcimer. We are here to support each..."

@richard-streib • one month ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @jkamp09:

"Congrats jkamp09 on learning to play your dulcimer. Welcome to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. There are some on the forum who prefer to play noter drone..."

@richard-streib • one month ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @jill-w:

"Glad you joined Jill W. Welcome to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. This is a great place to learn all about the mountain dulcimer. Best wishes as you learn..."

@richard-streib • one month ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @sally-delawter:

"Glad you joined Sally DeLawter. Welcome to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer from a fellow North Carolinian. You have come to the best place to connect with..."

@richard-streib • one month ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @pegster:

"Glad you joined Pegster. Welcome to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. You have come to the right place to learn. There is a lot of information here and some..."

@richard-streib • 2 months ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @knitbygrace:

"Welcome Knitbygrace to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. So good to have you join us. Hats off to you for playing music for your hospice patients. The..."

@richard-streib • 2 months ago • comments: 4
Posted a new Comment on @nmarlowe062:

"Welcome Nmarlowe062 to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad you joined. This is a great resource for all things mountain dulcimer. Look around and see what..."

@richard-streib • 2 months ago • comments: 2
Posted a new Comment on @simon-bailes:

"Welcome Simon Bailes to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. Glad you joined. It is wonderful that you have become so fond of mountain dulcimer music. Look..."

@richard-streib • 2 months ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @dulcimerman31:

"Glad you joined Dulcimerman31. Welcome to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. This is a great place to meet other players and to exchange ideas and learn new..."

@richard-streib • 2 months ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @arleen-f-g:

"Glad you joined Arleen F--G. Welcome to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. There is a lot of information here about styles of play etc. Look over the many..."

@richard-streib • 2 months ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "New Knopf Dulcimers website!":

"The new website looks really nice John."

@richard-streib • 2 months ago • comments: 3
Posted a new Comment on @cheryl-stewart:

"So glad you have joined Cheryl Stewart. Welcome to Friends of the Mountain Dulcimer. This is an active and friendly site with a lot of information. Look..."

Latest Group Discussions

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A general copyright question

Is there a reliable way to learn if the printed version of the song I...
@Richard Streib 6 years ago - Comments: 4

Seek Ye First

I want to learn the hymn Seek Ye First in noter drone style.The hymnal I...
@Richard Streib 10 years ago - Comments: 17

Which builder for a brighter more traditional voice?

Does anyone recommend a particular builder for a custom instrument to...
@Richard Streib 8 years ago - Comments: 5

Festivals for noter drone style playing

Anyone know of a festival that features mostly or all noter drone style...
@Richard Streib 14 years ago - Comments: 54

Finish wearing on fretboard

I have a Walnut Valley dulcimer I purchased second hand in October...
@Richard Streib 6 years ago - Comments: 12

Observation: Your thoughts welcome

I have noted some wear, albeit slight, on the frets under the melody...
@Richard Streib 7 years ago - Comments: 9

Leonard Glenn Dulcimer

Thought I would ask if anyone has the dimensions of the Leonard Glenn...
@Richard Streib 7 years ago - Comments: 6

Use of Copyright material

If I purchase sheet music, write out the dulcimer tab and play it...
@Richard Streib 8 years ago - Comments: 2

Playing ionian tuning in keys other than D

I prefer ionian mode. Does anyone have a chart or reference which gives...
@Richard Streib 8 years ago - Comments: 30

How to practice effectively

I live in an area without any instructors. I much prefer noter drone...
@Richard Streib 8 years ago - Comments: 11

Noter Drone on a baritone

A novice player here. Is it possible to play in ionian mode noter drone...
@Richard Streib 9 years ago - Comments: 6

Noter drone teacher in central NC

I am interested to find out if there may be a noter drone teacher in...
@Richard Streib 11 years ago - Comments: 2

Possum board

I am wanting to make a possum board for my dulcimer. First of all, I am...
@Richard Streib 11 years ago - Comments: 5

CD's in noter drone style

Can anyone recommend CD's with songs played in noter drone style?
@Richard Streib 11 years ago - Comments: 19

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I Am a Poor Wayfaring Stranger

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Eventide

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Over the River

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2 years ago - Comments: 1

Hymn of Joy

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The Last Mile of the Way

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2 years ago - Comments: 7

My Country Tis of Thee

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2 years ago - Comments: 4

Steal Away to Jesus

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2 years ago - Comments: 5

Hatikvah

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2 years ago - Comments: 5

Trust and Obey

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3 years ago - Comments: 6

We're Floating Down the...

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3 years ago - Comments: 5

Were You There 2022

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3 years ago - Comments: 7

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10/06/25 09:50:13AM @ibsilver:

Thank you fow the nice welcome Richard. I am definitely going to the Beginners Group!

10/05/25 07:36:21PM @barnjam:

Thanks Richard. I'm glad to be part of the group.

Mike

09/16/25 10:42:18AM @carol-h:

Thank you, Richard!

09/04/25 12:48:31PM @jkamp09:

Thank you for the welcome to the forum. ~John

08/09/25 08:42:50PM @strumelia:

@Jim-Cadorette - I deleted your dulcimer for sale ad for you. Thanks for your donation. :)

08/09/25 03:34:13PM @jim-cadorette:

My dulcimer sold and I donated $5.

How do I delete my ad?

08/06/25 02:47:06AM @eggore76:

Thank you for having me as a member, in the past I have built three CGB's and now thinking that building a Dulicmer might be a good idea. I will look for some plans and show the finished item when built.

08/05/25 06:53:14PM @shopdad:

Thanks Richard, no doubt, I will be "bugging" someone for info. You tube helps but it's not like speaking to those who are dedicated assisting others.

07/11/25 11:24:03PM @reneesarah:

Thank you for your very kind welcome!

07/11/25 10:45:13AM @scotts:

Thanks Richard. I've finally gotten around to replying to the messages received since I joined the group.

06/17/25 05:37:42PM @dulcifiddler:

Thank you, Richard. I'm learning more every day! Glad to be here.

06/05/25 09:20:37PM @calvin:

I am in the process of getting my first dulcimer, hoping to make a good decision. Thanks for allowing me to join the group.

05/12/25 07:45:05PM @mountainmender:

Hello! I am just cruising around trying to be alright :)

05/12/25 09:23:19AM @valizzo:

Thank you Richard. I am learning a little at a time. I read something or watch a video several times, and it makes more sense each time I read or watch. I know I have a lot to learn!